How to Use ylang-ylang in a Sentence

ylang-ylang

noun
  • On the skin, the florals take the spotlight as jasmine and ylang-ylang dance around awakening Neroli and lemon oil.
    ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The study found the most effective essential oils to get rid stink bugs are pure clove oil, lemongrass oil, spearmint oil, and ylang-ylang.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
  • The coconut and ylang-ylang in Soleil Blanc add a lush, tropical vibe that complements the citrus and floral notes of Portofino ’97.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Its profile sticks strictly to a bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 June 2023
  • The spa-channeling fragrance melds notes of ylang-ylang, lemon, and eucalyptus with plant and flower essences.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The new fragrance also incorporates neroli, which gives it a sunny, sparkling quality, as well as white musk and ylang-ylang.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
  • This warm woody cologne is all about smooth warmth with top notes of spices like cinnamon, caraway and fenugreek, middle notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine and a base of sandalwood, oud and musk.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023
  • As the fragrance settled, the heart revealed the ylang-ylang and tiare flower, adding a layer of floral sophistication.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024
  • At the top of the pyramid is a creamy, exhilarating floral medley of orange blossom, white flower, and ylang-ylang.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 2 Mar. 2023
  • All the pointedness has been pruned, and a glorious bouquet of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, and violet shines out in one rich, smooth concentration.
    Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Layering the solar notes of ylang-ylang and vanilla in Joyphoria with the richness of the rose of Love Frequency creates the ultimate combination.
    Marie Lodi, refinery29.com, 9 May 2024
  • Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil Research has found that ylang-ylang essential oil may help with scalp psoriasis.
    Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Ever-special Grasse tuberose, from Chanel's fields in the south of France, has been reimagined in this floral which is rounded out with jasmine, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and berries to create its captivating scent.
    Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • This luxurious treatment aims to revitalize the skin while immersing you in the comforting aromas of wild cedar, ylang-ylang, and a delicate touch of clove.
    Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Notes of ylang-ylang, tuberose, jasmine, and vanilla swirl to imitate the sanctuary created by the English art collector and poet, Sir Edward James.
    Pia Velasco, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This fragrant find features woody, spicy notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, and bourbon vanilla, a perfectly warm mix for the cold winter season ahead.
    Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
  • These calming bath salts, a blend of Himalayan pink salt crystals, floral ylang-ylang, and natural vanilla, create an aromatherapy effect that soothes both body and mind.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The combination of coconut milk, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang in Beach Walk will add a warm and sensual dimension to the fragrance, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of beachy nostalgia.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
  • Each 10-ounce jar of this small-batch handmade formula contains muscle-calming Epsom salt and relaxing Himalayan sea salt plus rose and ylang-ylang essential oils.
    Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Popular essential oils generally considered safe later into pregnancy include lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang—all of which calm, relax, and aid sleep.
    Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 Oct. 2023
  • This fresh solar fragrance combines notes of rosemary, wild lemon, starfruit, banana blossom, ylang-ylang, and coconut milk, creating an aromatic bouquet reminiscent of a dreamy island escape.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024
  • Privy Peach also includes active ingredients like almond oil, cedarwood essential oil, and ylang-ylang essential oil that help nourish skin and provide additional soothing comfort.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Dior’s marque women’s fragrance balances floral with fruity featuring fragrant notes of ylang-ylang, Turkish Damascus rose, jasmine grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2024
  • Infused with an aromatherapeutic blend of ylang-ylang and vanilla, the salts deliver an utterly soothing, calming, and delightfully relaxing experience.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2023

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